Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,3,5-Trithiahexane
Synonym(s)	2,4,5-Trithiahexane;Methyl methylthiomethyl disulfide;(Methyldithio)(methylthio)methane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,3,5-Trithiahexane
JECFA number	1299
CAS number	42474-44-2
FEMA number	4021
COE number
FLAVIS number	12.198
Molecular weight	140.3
Chemical formula	C3H8S3
Physical form/odour	Clear almost colourless liquid; powerful, penetrating aroma, reminiscent of onion
Solubility	Insoluble in water and heptane; soluble in triacetin
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	56-58° (8 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.436-1.444
Specific gravity	1.157-1.163
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum